Highlights of Morocco Discovery Holiday

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Average Review Rating: from 67 reviews.

Colin Billings

HIGHLIGHTS OF MOROCCO

Written April 2013
Excellent well planned trip which gave a good overview of Morocco, while at the same time providing an close-up experience of the people and the country .
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
The mosque in Casablanca was fantastic. Seeing the snow covered mountains and the stars from the gite in the High Atlas. The quietness of the camel trek into the desert.
What did you think of your group leader?
Mustapha was an excellent leader. Very knowledgeable, well organised and sociable.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Take underwater protection for cameras in the desert. Several cameras suffered from sand.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Let yourself go ! I enjoyed taking part in the belly dancing !
Joy Radford

HIGHLIGHTS OF MOROCCO

Written January 2013
Fantastic and memorable 2 weeks!
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Sunset in the Sahara on the dunes. It was so surreal and I could happily have sat there all night.
What did you think of your group leader?
Mustapha is a very knowledgeable guide. Perfect - nothing was a bother. He went out of his a few times to ensure we had a good time.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Pack for the cold. It is bitingly cold in the Sahara and the mountains. All layers are necessary! We took water purification tablets and they worked very well so issues for both of us.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
1. A smaller group would have been preferable! 16 + guide and driver (18) is a large number of people. I am never going on ay trip with more than 10 people in the future. 2. A bigger minibus with at least 4 extra seats would have made the long journeys more pleasant and bearable and would definitely have prevented the bickerings that almost marred the trip. 3. The hotel in Casablanca for the 1st night was dire! There was mould on the curtains and a very musty smell in the room from that. My husband is asthmatic and this gave us issues all night. All other accommodation was ok with the exception of Sahara Auberge, Todra Gorge and the gite in the mountains. Those were spectacular and well placed!
Exodus Response
Thank you for your vanlued feedback. We have reveiwed all of our hotel choices for 2013 Morocco trips and will not be using this hotel again.

- Exodus Staff
Sharon Jenner

HIGHLIGHTS OF MOROCCO

Written January 2013
This trip is a good introduction to the variety that Morocco offers, the cities, the Sahara, the High Atlas, the local villages and of course the souks of Marrakesh - mind blowing!
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
There were a few stand out moments - seeing the work and support that Exodus has put in supporting the villagers in Tijhza and the benefits this provides to the area as a whole. The stars in the Sahara were absolutely awesome and visiting the ruined Glaoui family kasbah at Telouet (having read Lords of the Atlas by Gavin Maxwell in preparation for the trip).
What did you think of your group leader?
Abdullah was great, he was very knowledgeable about the history of Morocco and endlessly patient with his vistors who were a bit rubbish at the Arabic and Berber languages. Sena Sieda!
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
I have Coeliac Disease so my advise to anyone else in this situation is to make sure you have plenty of snacks with you (for outside of mealtimes) and consider taking some corn/ rice cakes with you as a bread substitute at breakfast. And read the trip notes!
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Mount Toubkal here I come!
Michael Abbott
HIGHLIGHTS OF MOROCCO

Written October 2012
A well balanced trip to see most of the key places and sights in Morocco. However our free day in Marrakech was spoilt due to the Festival of Eid which meant that virtually everything was shut.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
There were several great moments on our trip:
The camel ride in the desert with it being made all the more realistic due to a "mini" sand storm
Walking in the High Atlas Mountains
Visiting a family in the High Atlas Mountains
The souk in Fez
What did you think of your group leader?
Our group leader was excellent and could not have been more helpful and ready to explain anything we asked.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Most important is not to travel during the Festival of Eid (15th October 2013) as virtually all of Morocco shuts down. On our trip the Festival of Eid co-incided with our free day in Marrakech. As virtually everything was shut, it meant that there was very little to do and made the end of the holiday finish on a real low. It even affected our guided tour round the old city as everything was shutting early and the guide had to rush to get us round before they closed. You also need to be aware that on the day of the festival, they burn the sacrificed sheep's carcasses on the street corners (not a very pleasant smell)
The standard itinerary does not use any riads and the rooms are pretty basic, so we would have liked to have taken the upgrade accommodation option if it had been available to us.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
The first hotel we stayed at in Cassablanca was in a side street somewhere where the only place we could eat was in a take away pizzeria!
Also be aware that alcohol is very difficult to come by and most of the hotels did not sell any.
Lyn Cork

HIGHLIGHTS OF MOROCCO

Written September 2012
This Moroccan trip is an amazing view of life in this country. It gives a feel for the cities, the mountains and the desert and the people that live there. A truely fantastic experiences
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
There were so many inspirational moments......Watching the sun come up in the desert; Todra gorge and the spectacular cliffs; the blue fishing boat at Essaouira - seeing the catch landed and fish landing at my feet; the noise, excitement and colour of Djeema el Fna square in Marrakesh; the amazing starry night at the Gite at Tijhza and the wonderful food served there and so much more.
What did you think of your group leader?
Our leader was very knowledgeable about the sights we viewed and helped to give a good insight into life in Morocco. He was very caring and helpful and made sure we got the best out of holiday.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Don't forget to take your imodium! Many of us suffered with digestive problems. However, this did not stop us really enjoying ourselves.
Remember to take suitable 'covered up' clothes for some of the places you will visit - long sleeved top and scarf.
It does get very hot at times so be aware of this.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
This is a fantastic holiday with lots of variety. It states it is leisurely with elements of moderate. The moderate is the walking which I estimate was about 8/9 miles and we would have welcomed having a picnic lunch during the walks rather than waiting until 2 to 3 o'clock for food! The leisurely was mainly sightseeing and was hectic too! At no time is there chance to become bored which is great! If you like an full and active holiday this is a great trip to do.
We have come back rather Tagined out and we did not like cous-cous even there! The food experience was interesting but some of it was not to our taste. If you want alcohol, this is a bit of a problem though our leader did make sure we found shops to purchase wine. Be aware it does get expensive buying drinks in the few restaurant that do serve alcohol.
Judith Langston

HIGHLIGHTS OF MOROCCO

Written September 2012
A good introduction to Morocco, packing in most of the country's highlights. It was a terrific trip to a hugeley varied and interesting country - go and visit!
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
There are lots of highlights. For me they included
- tour of the city of Fez. Amazing place - like going back in time a few hundred years
- the countryside of the Atlas mountains. Lovely scenery,and a different way of life
- Essouria -indulging in the seafood and a lovely relaxed atmosphere
- camel trek into the desert. A little adventure.
- shopping in the souks
What did you think of your group leader?
Husein is immensely patient and very informative.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
I was with a party of 4 ladies and we did some independant exploration and we never felt threatened at any time, but take some comfy shoes - it's hot! Most of our group had stomach upsets at some point (although nothing too major), so do take appropriate medication with you.
We left some unwanted clothing with the villagers in the mountains which was gratefully received
Parts of Morocco are becoming westernised and prices are rising accordingly, particularly in Marakech. (This was my third visit in 5 years and I noticed the difference). However, it is still a very different culture. See it while you can.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
A suggestions. Our group asked if we could take picnics some days to avoid lengthy lunches cutting in to sightseeing time, and this mostly worked well. However at Meknes, which was a lovely placewhere it would have been nice to have had lunch by the sea, we bought a picnic at our guides suggestion, but didn't get the opportunity to eat it until 4.00pm! So allow for lunch to be taken at Meknes. Also,we left Essouria (a lovely place) to get back to Marakech for a guided tour of the city the same afternoon. The tour was rushed as many of the sights were closing so we got a very hurried visit, and commuters were returning home, seemingly all at once, on mopeds, via the narrow souks. We couldn't hear the guides commentary and it was dangerous! This tour would be much better if it took place the following morning and would have given a little more time at the coast.
Michael Owens

HIGHLIGHTS OF MOROCCO

Written August 2012
Excellent itinerary, very well organised. Our guide - Mustapha - took great care of us and could not have done more. The driver was also very safe and smooth.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Auberge in the Sahara, camel trip into the desert and desert camp.
Mountain hostel and very friendly people.
The rest of the group really made this a great holiday - would be very difficult to improve on.
What did you think of your group leader?
Mustapha was an excellent guide and really looked after us.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
This trip introduced us to the real Morocco which was awesome. At the end of the trip we encountered Marrakech souk which was disappointing - everybody decided it was "plastic Morocco" just for the tourists. The Majorelle Gardens were very pleasant and well worth a visit. The new town area near the hotel was fine too with some good restaurants and bars.